arts and culture
Goodwood: The perfect destination to take in the arts
Goodwood House|, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon houses a wonderful art collection set against rich Regency interiors. The magnificent state apartments are filled with treasures, including paintings by Canaletto and George Stubbs.
The Chichester Festival Theatre
This wonderful theatre in Chichester celebrated no fewer than six West End transfers in 2011 - Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls, Trevor Nunn’s production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Pygmalion and musicals Singin’ in the Rain and Sweeney Todd, both of which will opened in Theatreland this spring alongside a transfer of Bingo to the Young Vic.
The Rattigan season was at the heart of this year’s programme, featuring classics such as The Deep Blue Sea and fresh interpretations of the playwright, with the premiere of David Hare’s South Downs taking inspiration from The Browning Version. It stood out as a golden tribute to the late writer in a year full of Rattigan revivals. Why not see what's on and experience some of the new shows for 2012?
For details or to book your tickets telephone the Chichester Festival Theatre Box Office on 01243 781312 or visit the website|.
THE BLUE RIDER GALLERY
Equestrian Art Ltd, the UK's only art dealership that specialises exclusively in the exhibition and sale of original contemporary equestrian fine art will be running a series of art exhibitions at Goodwood Racecourse throughout the 2012 season. Under the gallery name of Blue Rider, the exhibitions will be held in Box #27 in the March Grandstand during normal racing hours. Please come along and see what is best, exciting and new by the UK's leading contemporary equestrian artists or visit our on-line gallery at www.equestrianartuk.com|.
The Cass Foundation Sculpture Estate
For lovers of sculpture, The Cass Foundation Sculpture Estate| nestled in the South Downs is a mesmerising collection of ever changing sculpture set in an idyllic landscape. Tickets to visit the Cass Sculpture Foundation are available to purchase when you book your break at The Goodwood Hotel, priced £6 per ticket (usually £10 for non hotel residents).
To book telephone 01243 775537 quoting 'Cass Foundation'